James Lawrence “Jim” Eggenberger

A visitation will be held at Warren-McElwain  in Lawrence on Thursday March 14 ^th from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services for James Lawrence “Jim” Eggenberger, 86, Lawrence, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 15 ^th 2024 at First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence.  Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. at the Wamego City Cemetery in Wamego, Ks.  James passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at his home.

James was born on January 29, 1938, in Pottawatomie County, KS, the son of Ulrich and Florence (Lewis) Eggenberger.

He was an accountant for many automobile dealerships, including Laird Noller and Dale Wiley.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was actively involved with the Masons. He  was and a member of the Lawrence Masonic Lodge #6 for 65 years, and his Beluah Chapter #34 in Eastern Star. He belonged to Scottish Rite, Kiwanis, Past Rainbow Dad for the International Rainbow for Girls, and was involved with Boy Scouts.

He loved watching the KU Jayhawks and the Kansas City Chiefs, fishing, bowling and doing word puzzles.

He married M Lucille Brandon on July 3, 1961, in Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Topeka, KS. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children, Brian Keith (Laura) Eggenberger of Colorado Springs, CO; Brenda K. (John) Fuentez of Overland Park, KS; three grandchildren Eric Fuentez, Gina Fuentez and Trevor (Faith) Eggenberger; his sister, Bonnie Coder of Texas.  He was preceded in death by his grandson, Justin Eggenberger, his parents, and his siblings.

Memorial contributions may be made in James’ name to First Presbyterian Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13 ^th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com .